Nanomaterials are an increasingly important product of nanotechnologies. They are coming into use in the fields of healthcare, electronics, cosmetics and other areas. Materials with a structure at the nanoscale often have unique optical, electronic, or mechanical properties. Moreover, the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials often differ from those of bulk materials, so our graduates will gain in-depth knowledge of nanomaterials.
Graduates of the programme will develop the following main abilities:
To perform scientific research and to solve problems connected with the synthesis, analysis and application of nanomaterials, and to work in interdisciplinary areas.
To choose and apply appropriate instrumental methods for investigation of conventional and nanomaterials, as well as to interpret and evaluate the results of an investigation
To identify and predict the ways of finding a solution to a problem, to solve problems of an unfamiliar character, to summarise and critically evaluate scientific information and its reliability, and to understand the need to take responsibility for the decisions that are taken.
To develop critical and analytical thinking and information technology skills that are applicable in many contexts.
Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in the chemistry field of the physical sciences study field group, biochemistry field of the life sciences study field group or chemical engineering field of the engineering sciences study field group.
Course units in the area of chemistry or chemical technologies studied during the bachelor studies (no less than 30 credits in total). The grades of the chemistry course units – no less than 60 per cent of the maximum possible grade.
The motivational interview shall be organised to learn more about the reasoning behind choosing the programme, test the knowledge in chemistry and the English language proficiency.
The candidates shall submit a motivational letter and at least one academic recommendation.
The programme introduces students to the processes involved in scientific research and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in chemistry.
Theoretical knowledge is applied to real chemical problems and a suitable foundation is provided for work in the chemistry of nanomaterials, or in a multi-disciplinary area involving chemistry and nanomaterials chemistry.
What comes after?
Graduates of the programme can be employed in chemical laboratories, research institutions or commercial structures dealing with high-level technologies.
Graduates of the programme can choose to embark on doctoral studies in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
"Studying Chemistry of Nanomaterials programme gave me the theoretical and practical knowledge of the chemical, physical and engineering laws and processes taking place not only in our eye visible, but the nano level. During the studies, knowledge of nanostructures, surface, structure, methods of forming nanostructures and their applications, allows to look at the world with different eyes. Particularly important practical skills that I received during the laboratory work, the latter not only provides opportunities to be competitive in the labor market, but also to creatively solve problems in everyday life, both at work, analytical thinking, self-confidence."